Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Mechanical engineers are instrumental in the design, development, production and maintenance of the products and systems that enable our lives. They lend their expertise to almost every sector, from agricultural machinery to assistive technology for the health sector, renewable energy systems and the infrastructure they power. This internationally recognised course prepares you to be an industry-ready engineer equipped with the confidence and skills to solve future challenges.

No matter what sectors or technologies spark your interest, Deakin provides the ultimate training ground to design, construct and test your ideas. Gain experience using advanced simulation technologies in our multi-million-dollar engineering precinct while accessing the same tools used by industry professionals. Work alongside engineers on projects that inspire creativity, and develop your ability to communicate, collaborate and thrive in a team environment.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Computer-aided design (CAD), Computer-aided engineering (CAE), Control systems, Dynamics, Engineering, Engineering (mechanical), Engineering design, Engineering mathematics, Engineering modelling, Fluid mechanics, Machine design, Materials engineering, Mechanical design, Product development, Project management, Solid mechanics, Stress analysis, Structural engineering, Thermodynamics.

Potential Career Outcomes

Careers this qualification leads to may include automotive engineer, design engineer, engineering consultant, engineering manager, maintenance engineer, manufacturing engineer, materials engineer, mechanical design engineer, mechanical engineer, product engineer, production engineer, production manager, research and development engineer, sales engineer, systems engineer, textiles engineer and other opportunities in the aerospace, defence, manufacturing, biomedical and transportation industries.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer95.6599.2
Median rank to receive an offer77.4579.95
Lowest rank to receive an offer57.4568.95

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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